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[Atrix 4G General] fnj00:
Got the same response again from ATT, they said they dont offer the 4G unlimited and I would need to change my iPhone unlimited plan over to the 4G 200MB/2GB Data plan. Told them no thanks again, ill just stick with my iphone unlimited since it works.

**EDIT** Success!!! checked online and noticed I had the option to change to Smartphone unlimited. Ticked it and saved my features and now it shows smartphone unlimited. BOUT DAMN TIME!
[Atrix 4G General] Haphim:
If there is no iPhone, but a person simply walked into a store with an Atrix, could you give them an Unlimited 4G plan?
[Atrix 4G General] l0ganwimmer:
Decided to try this before it was too late. I bough an iphone 2g of craigslist for $65 (cracked screen and the back seemed to be falling apart, but well worth the money). Less than an hour later I had an unlimited 4g data plan.

Now I'll just sell the iphone2g and get my money back.

Is there any word on if this deal is actually going to end 4/30?
[Atrix 4G General] fsturbo15:
Can we just ignore the message to switch to the 4g plan after we are on unlimited
[Atrix 4G General] l0ganwimmer:
*message from at&t*

Next Bill Cycle: 05/08/2011

Data (MB): 140.4 of 2048 (Deactivated)

Data (MB): 0 of Unlimited

Data (MB): Overage: 0.1 (Deactivated)

I got this message after I got the unlimited 2g data from itunes and put the sim card back in to my atrix (still 2g speeds) Yes, it's unlimited. But, it's slow. Just go in to an authorized store and tell them you want the unlimited smartphone personal plan. No problems what so ever!
[Atrix 4G General] macntosh:
Did you call to deactivate the data plan? I go online but don't see how to remove the current tiered plan.
[Atrix 4G General] fsturbo15:
No, I have full 4g speeds even though I have 3g on my toolbar instead of h+ but I got a text message today to call 611 and chamge to a 4g plan. Im on unlimited smartphone personal
[Atrix 4G General] chikou:
I called att to deactivate data plan, thats the only way i could do it. Im on a enterprise account and for the longest i couldnt change stuff online like my normal account prior to getting my lousy 10% discount on my bill. basically in a nutshell once you do that just use your sim to activate iphone 2g and get unlimited data. From all the post i think it is easier to get things switch over by going inside a store. But for me that isnt an option since i am on the road most of the day and by the time im off work they are closed. The main objective is to achieve unlimited data plan on your iphone 2g. Your experience in doing this may vary. but if you alrady have a data plan.. i would recommend taking it off and telling att your going to a non-data plan phone... they will require you to give them a Imei so maybe find a go phone? or and old phone that doesnt use internet. do not give them your iphone imei... because they will automatically make you pick 200mb or 2gb.
[Atrix 4G General] l0ganwimmer:
That's odd. If it's 4g speeds I'd just leave it. Or go in to the store to see what's actually going on. They're not going to downgrade you for asking questions.
[Atrix 4G General] jnizzle:
Is it necessary to change the plan from the iphone 2g + 200 txt to a smart phone unlimited? I haven't done it yet after doing the activation last night. This morning i put my sim back into my Atrix and it get H+ speeds. I logged online to view my account and it show me using Atrix again and this time also showing the smart phone unlimted data + txt messaging bundle plans. What happens if i just keep the $20 iphone plan and add the $20 unlimited mobile to any mobile/ txt plan? Odd, Im not seeing the reduced speed being on the iphone plan as reported by some. My atrix is rooted. wonder if that makes a difference???
[Atrix 4G General] erraz:
Would I be able to rent it?
[Atrix 4G General] idealz:
You will receive emails n texts saying that the iphone plan isn't for your phone. They have your imei so they may force you into the 2gb or 200mb plan. I'd rather not risk it.
[Atrix 4G General] done12many2:
The point is "they" haven't. If were ever to do something like that, you'd simply got back to a limited plan.

What's the risk?
[Atrix 4G General] idealz:
Closing loophole. A new sim card. Your time.
[Atrix 4G General] done12many2:
So they close the "loophole." I still used it for a while.

New SIM CARD???

Your time? Are you serious? This mod is best not done by anyone afraid of losing a little time doing it.

Lastly, you clearly didn't post in this thread to get this done. So why post in it at all?
[Atrix 4G General] done12many2:
I don't think anyone can confirm that they will eventually automatically switch you to what AT&T considers a compatible Smartphone plan, but I was glad to do it.

Going to the store and having an AT&T rep legitimately switch my plan from an iPhone 2g unlimited to a Smartphone unlimited plan solidified that it was legit. The rep went as far as to say that if he can do it, there's nothing wrong with doing so.
[Atrix 4G General] z_zk_z:
iTunes is setting me up for an Apple ID. What am I doing wrong?

iTunes is setting me up for an Apple ID. What am I doing wrong?

I finally got an iPhone 2G and after resetting the phone, I start the iTunes program and it asks if I want to log in or setup a new account, I select new account and it asks me for a credit card #. What am I doing wrong and what does it mean registering iphone 2G with iTunes (I am not an iphone user)?

Thanks for any help,
[Atrix 4G General] done12many2:
You have to log into your iTunes account in order to complete the iPhone activation. Considering that you don't have one, you will need to create one.
[Atrix 4G General] erraz:
Wait so they closed the loophole?
[Atrix 4G General] done12many2:
Not at all.
[Atrix 4G General] idealz:
First off, you don't have to be upset because I didn't fully explain myself on my phone.

They haven't closed the "loophole," that's why you can still use it... What if they closed the loophole, and switched you over to the limited plan? Would you be happy w/ that?

The OP states you need a SIM that has never been activated with an iphone 2G. (which I'm not sure if you can redo the loophole w/ the same SIM).

I'd rather not go on the phone or drive to an AT&T store again. It's a waste of time. Again, if I didn't emphasize myself enough, I would rather not do these things. You can do whatever you want.

And lastly, I was one of the first people to post on this thread, and I've posted a few times. Yes, I successfully switched to the unlimited plan. Please don't be an ass and assume things. Thanks.
[Atrix 4G General] erraz:
Thank god......I still cant get ahold of an iphone 2g
[Atrix 4G General] done12many2:
You don't seem to understand. The majority of the people posting in this thread, want this done. What is the point of posting whether or not YOU feel like it's a "waste" of time because, one day, AT&T could POSSIBLY close the loophole.

What would happen if they did? One of two things. The higher probability is that if you already had it done, AT&T will not change it. The less likely COA is that they switch you back to limited. Either way you still had unlimited until and if they ever do.

Congrats on your seniority in this thread. Now that you have expressed this as a waste of time, please stop wasting other's with your negative posts about it.

Additionally, insulting comments clearly violates XDA user policies. They also tend to lend less credibility to your posts.
[Atrix 4G General] done12many2:
There are plenty of folks here with them. I am sure you can borrow one, whether it's mailed or handed to you.
[Atrix 4G General] idealz:
Okay, you clearly don't understand. If you kept the iphone plan (which was your ORIGNAL PLAN to do so and what I have been posting about, and I was basically telling you that you should switch to the "legitimate" smartphone unlimited plan), there is a possibility they close the loophole + demote you to a limited plan.

I said it would be a waste of time if they put me back onto a limited plan from an iphone plan. I'm not saying getting the unlimited data plan is a waste of time.

I doubt they would take your smartphone unlimited plan away once grandfathered.

You were the one that insulted me with your assumptions. I'm glad you switched over to the unlimited plan as I implied you to do. end of story move on.
[Atrix 4G General] erraz:
Is there anyone who will let me borrow an iphone 2g pm me
[Atrix 4G General] blaque72:
I wish there was someone in michigan close to GR that had one..I was trying to trade my nexus one on craigslist for one
[Atrix 4G General] done12many2:
Couldn't agree more.
[Atrix 4G General] defnow:
same boat. ppl on craigslist are asking for 100 bucks. :(

anyone in san antonio, tx wanna help me out? i'd kindly fork over some cash just to borrow it. thanks
[Atrix 4G General] macntosh:
Willing to travel to Dallas?
[Atrix 4G General] Gvndeb60:
Yes and eBay is just as bad. I found one on craigslist for $60 so I was lucky. No such luck selling it though, PM'd a few with no responses. I think I will list it on ebay for $200, if I follow the established price structure.....:D
[Atrix 4G General] joebroke:
PAWN SHOPS! PAWN SHOPS!

Just go to a pawn shop that has a return police and buy the phone. Its very simple because you can activate it and then return it that same day of purchase. It's not that hard fellas...
[Atrix 4G General] erraz:
I foundone on craigslist for 1 dollar but the glass is broken so I dont know if I should get it
[Atrix 4G General] fsturbo15:
Well,

Turns out the girl that changed me over to Smartphone Personal Unlimited did it wrong, thats why I was receiving text messages telling me to call 611 to change my plan(I was still running on the Iphone data plan).

Went to another ATT store, lady told me they needed my Atrix's IMEI# in order to change the plan over and the IMEI# is printed on the receipt where as it wasn't the first time I went into a store.

I now have all the Smartphone Personal plans in my ATT acount manager and I can even get the old unlimited data + 200 text for $35 or unlimited data + 1500 text for $40 (versus $10 for 1000 text and no 200 text plan available to new users anymore)

Is it safe to choose the Data + 1500 text plan, I current have Unlimited data plus a seperate $10 1000 text plan, this would get me 500 more texts a month for the same money.

Anyone?
[Atrix 4G General] XAviierG:
Don't buy iPhones just rent them that's what I did and someone let me for free
[Atrix 4G General] Gvndeb60:
How much is fair to rent it for if the phone is only worth $60?
[Atrix 4G General] XAviierG:
10$ to rent from Craigslist if you find the right person
[Atrix 4G General] z_zk_z:
I log in into iTunes but I don't see any option to sign-up for $20 internet. What do I need to do next? thanks

Originally Posted by z_zk_z

iTunes is setting me up for an Apple ID. What am I doing wrong?

I finally got an iPhone 2G and after resetting the phone, I start the iTunes program and it asks if I want to log in or setup a new account, I select new account and it asks me for a credit card #. What am I doing wrong and what does it mean registering iphone 2G with iTunes (I am not an iphone user)?

Thanks for any help,

You have to log into your iTunes account in order to complete the iPhone activation. Considering that you don't have one, you will need to create one.

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Motorola Atrix 4G

HTC Inspire 4G
[Atrix 4G General] Gvndeb60:
Wish I had someone local doing that before I bought one:(. Oh well, no biggie.
[Atrix 4G General] erraz:
So..... Is ten bucks good for a guy that lives in tulare california:)
[Atrix 4G General] humjaba:
So does this work if I've already upgraded to the $25/mo 2gb plan?
[Atrix 4G General] elijahblake:
Anyone in the Jackson, MS area willing to rent me a 2g iphone ;)
[Atrix 4G General] macntosh:
Yes it works. I just called and canceled my wifes 200G plan on her 3gs. Switched her to an Old Phone I had using the IMEI number. Activated the Sim card I had picked up from ATT earlier. I then pulled out the 2G I had borrowed from a friend, plugged it into iTunes, activated the phone and the Unlimited +200 IM plan came up first. Simple click activation and I was good to go. Took out the sim, put it back into my wife's phone and will call them tomorrow to switch to Unlimited 3G plan. Easier then I thought. Hardest part was finding a 2g without paying too much for it.

I need to create a 2G rental service.
[Atrix 4G General] kalai87:
Iphone 2g in CT

Prices for Iphone 2g are skyrocketing. I'm trying to get one for couple of weeks and I haven't seen anywhere (ebay, craiglist) anyone selling it for less than $120.

Does anyone lives in CT who wishes to lend it to me (if necessary willing to pay for it). I got a Dell Streak mini and desperately trying to get UL data on it:)
[Atrix 4G General] macntosh:
It worked for me, a little easier then you I think. Showed up rather quickly for me. Just need to do the last switch tomorrow. Thanks for your direction and the OP.
[Atrix 4G General] macntosh:
In my marketplace, cracked screen units are selling for 40-60. Nicer units are 120 and up.
[Atrix 4G General] mcmackk:
I placed like 15 bids before picking up the one I got off ebay- picked it up for 75 bucks + ship... not in pretty shape but did the job. I will sell for what I paid for it, if you're interested. email me at temp99099@gmail.com. I'm in tampa bay, fl.
[Atrix 4G General] n311.dunkle:
Will this work for a captivate as well?

Samsung Captivate Froyo 2.2 (official)
[Atrix 4G General] kalai87:
Already havin a iphone 3gs lying in my home as a backup phone n don't want to waste money on an iphone 2g.
[Atrix 4G General] nomisunrider:
LOL. Read over the process/how this works again...
[Atrix 4G General] n311.dunkle:
Anyone in the dfw metroplex that has done this successfully and would now like to sell me their 2g, PM me immediately.

Samsung Captivate Froyo 2.2 (official)
[Atrix 4G General] macntosh:
Sent you a rental opportunity...
[Atrix 4G General] Gvndeb60:
PM sent..........
[Atrix 4G General] erraz:
Can anyone confirm this loophole is going to close tommorrow
[Atrix 4G General] Gr8Danes:
Does anyone have the link to AT&T's webpage that states the ability to be grandfathered in? I know I have seen it, I just can't find it. :(

Found it! Had to do some searching by every keyword I could think of. Here is the link if anyone needs it. It helps to have the quote from it when you go to switch.

http://www.att.com/shop/wireless/plans/data-plans.jsp
[Atrix 4G General] elijahblake:
So, I've got a buddy going to buy an iphone right now... And we both want to do this (by tomorrow)..

So once he activates the iphone with his sim and it shows the unlimited plan, he takes his sim and puts it back in his inspire?

Is it safe for me to go ahead and do mine then or do I need to wait for him to go to att tomorrow?

Swyped from my cm7 inspire 4g
[Atrix 4G General] macntosh:
You will need to reset the 2g before doing the next phone. A Complete clean.
[Atrix 4G General] elijahblake:
Ok, but do I need to wait until he goes to att and gets his plan upgraded or just go ahead and do mine once the system shows the iphone plan on his..

Sorry for the picky questions, just (possibly) running out of time lol

Swyped from my cm7 inspire 4g
[Atrix 4G General] macntosh:
Just activate his card, check on line and be sure it went through. While doing so, do a clean sweep on the Iphone, rinse and repeat. No need to run to Att till you are completed with both. But it might look strange if you walk in together.
[Atrix 4G General] elijahblake:
SWEET! Thanks & thanks ;)
[Atrix 4G General] elijahblake:
damnit... ATT's **** isn't recognizing the iphone plan.. :(

Hope it's not too late!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
[Atrix 4G General] Gr8Danes:
I got mine to go through earlier this morning, but I was going to do my wife's also, but now it is not going through completely. It shows as being activated by email, but on AT&T it still shows Blackberry 2G plan and when I try using data on the Iphone, it is a no go. Did a clean restore on the phone before hand. No luck.

I thought maybe it was because of the BB data plan that it was still on. Oh well, she really doesn't care. As long as I got mine back. ;)

Also on mine, when I called, they ended up putting it as the $30 Iphone 1500 messages unlimited data plan. What is everyone else's showing? Unlimited 4G data plan? May have to go have them fix that again. LOL
[Atrix 4G General] shanghei:
did you sign up the iphone 2g through itunes registration process where you select the data plan?
[Atrix 4G General] 02busa:
Yes I did... I'm the other guy doin it. Still waiting on the "activation complete" email... Hoping it's still working.
[Atrix 4G General] elijahblake:
Yeah, I'm hoping TOO!!! ;)
[Atrix 4G General] mazdaspeed786:
just got mine activated 6 hours ago, and I cant believe it works, just purely amazing. The ATT rep was more than happy to switch me over no questions asked and even said "I hope you enjoy your unlimited data". :D...On a side note, I have no clue how I'm getting well over 3.2 mbps down and 1.25 mbps up in the downtown Dallas area on the 1.57 radio and I have not updated to the 1.83 yet. Does this seem normal based on the Dallas region?
[Atrix 4G General] Gr8Danes:
Ha Ha Ha. I spoke too soon and FINALLY got the email that AT&T activated it. Went in and checked online and bada bing.....there it is. Still working.

Now just have to call to have them switch it to the right unlimited plan. :D
[Atrix 4G General] wirednix:
No. Unless your modem is already updated, HSUPA would not be enabled on the phone and speeds over .3 are not possible.
[Atrix 4G General] mazdaspeed786:
You are absolutely right I did a few more tries after re installing the speed test app and I am capped at the .3 upload but still getting the decent download.
[Atrix 4G General] 02busa:
Just got the confirmation email, and i'm good to go. 3.42 down & 1.25 up on on speed test. I am updated to 1.83. Thanks OP!

Sent from my Atrix with a locked down bootloader...
[Atrix 4G General] elijahblake:
Ok so i just got the unlimited data iphone plan... called to verify.. Thanks Busa ;)

So, should i go ahead and take the sim out of the iphone, put it in my Inspire and go to att or should i just leave it in the iphone and take my Inspire 4G with me???

I guess putting the SIM card in the Inspire I will still be on the iphone Unlimited plan.. so it shouldn't matter...

What do you say when you go to att? I want to change it to the Unlimited Smartphone Data plan?
[Atrix 4G General] XAviierG:
If your lazy like me you can just call them and they ain't even hesitate to change it
[Atrix 4G General] moobieboobie:
my issue is that when i hard reset the phone and plug it into itunes.... nothing happens. the phone comes up with all my info. where's the part where i get to choose which plan?

:confused:
[Atrix 4G General] mazdaspeed786:
if you can, just do a full restore of the iphone 2g, just to make sure it gives you the new activation options, thats what worked for and it took maybe 15 mins depending on your download speed.
[Atrix 4G General] cataclysmicvoid:
Nice technique.

Are there different types of the "Unlimited Smartphone Data Plan", one that enables 4G and another that doesn't? Do you have to ask for a 4G version of the plan?

I have the unlimited plan and I rarely get speeds above 2mbps download in downtown Manhattan. :(
[Atrix 4G General] razorbladex401:
I'm going to say yes. When I signed up to order my Atrix from ATT I had to select the "4G" data plan for it. After that my Captivate wasn't able to connect to ATT's data network. I'm just going on an assumption though.
[Atrix 4G General] W0nderBread:
This is because your account is registered to the iphone 2g. Go to an att store and have them activate the atrix and change the data plan. If you are already seeing the option online you might be able to do it over the phone as well.
[Atrix 4G General] gelib0y07:
Called over the phone this morning, the lady was really nice and didn't give me a hard time. took me 5 mins I'm glad you posted this W0nderBread. Thank you!
[Atrix 4G General] squarejp:
Hey Mark, I notice you live in Fremont, where is your store, can I drop by and let you help me out :)?
[Atrix 4G General] joeryu:
nice trick!

would there be any way possible to change to this plan after the fact? i already signed up for a 2 year contract with the 2gb / $25 plan when i got the phone =/
[Atrix 4G General] W0nderBread:
When I left costco they had me on 2gb plan on accident so I had to redo the iphone 2g plan with a new sim and then the smartphone unlimited after so it should work.
[Atrix 4G General] joeryu:
so if i had an iphone 2g, i could put my sim in there, register it with itunes, and change my 2gb / $25 plan for the unlimited $20 2g plan?

then take my sim and put it back in my atrix and i should have unlimited data?

sorry im just a little confused.. if i can do this then im picking up an iphone 2g just for this.
[Atrix 4G General] squarejp:
But AT&T is able to recognizes your phone model in their system. Even you use the iPhone 1st Generation to do it, you still can be caught. But there is nothing to lose to take the risk. The worse case if coz is to pay what you are paying now.
[Atrix 4G General] PaullikesWINMO:
I'm still enjoying my 6GB for $30 data plan on FIDO even though I don't own my iPhone anymore. Currently switching between a Samsung Focus and Samsung Captivate for phones. Was contemplating an Atrix and it's still under consideration.

When my 3year plan runs out in 2012, I will not move off this plan. :-) Sometimes you can find people selling their old plans for different reasons on Kijiji.ca if you want to try that angle. Kijiji.ca equivelent in the USA is eBay Classifieds but doesn't seem to be as active for cell phones/PDA but it's worth a try if you needs an unlimited type package.
[Atrix 4G General] W0nderBread:
Once you activate the iphone 2g your account will show the 2g unlimited plan and an iphone 2g as your device. From there you just have to find a csr who is able to switch you to the grandfather unlimited plan and reactivate your atrix since the iphone plan isn't compatable with the atrix. Worst that can happen is you end up signing up for the 2gb datapro plan.
[Atrix 4G General] joeryu:
makes sense. im gonna try this right away!
[Atrix 4G General] :
I left AT&T back in January after years of use. I'd actually consider going back but I need unlimited data...
[Atrix 4G General] shanghei:
anyone get this to work with a premier plan,

also can you use your current sim card or do you need a brand new sim card?
[Atrix 4G General] joeryu:
Just activated the unlimited through iTunes, however I got an email sayings its still processing my order / activation. I do get service / data on the iPhone, and the website shows I'm using an iPhone but it hasn't reflected the unlimited plan yet. Ill use the iPhone for a couple days till I (hopefully) get an email saying it went through.
[Atrix 4G General] shanghei:
I keep trying to activate and it says its down
[Atrix 4G General] jthornton71707:
Another question. How to get an inactivated sim??? They activate it for u in the store or when you call 611.
[Atrix 4G General] link12245:
If your at a Corporate store and the rep knows what they're doing, you can get this easily. There has been a glitch in our system that has allowed me to put unlimited data on people's phones for a while now. I've only done it a couple of times, mostly to close a sale, or if we accidentally took it off of their account.
[Atrix 4G General] daveop:
How much to hook it up? ;D
[Atrix 4G General] irishtexmex:
I have a question concerning doing this with a family plan. I live in South Bend, IN and my parents live in Denver. I just got an Atrix about 3 1/2 weeks ago for my birthday and we activated a new line to do so. Can I do this data trick without screwing anything up for my family's data plan?
[Atrix 4G General] mazdaspeed786:
Is there any possible way at&t can take away the unlimited plan from us after activating it through this process, provided I don't go crazy and start using an insane amount of data.